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COLOUR FOR ALL The Neewer is an all-in-one light that comes in a fitted case and can be used to dial in any hue you desire
To control the light remotely and make more detailed changes, you have 2.4G wireless control as well as the free Neewer app. This enables you to take control of up to 256 lights within 15m/49.2ft. The built-in 2.4G system offers 99 channels, allowing multiple lights to be set to the same channel for group management within 20m/66ft. Any one of the lights can act as a remote to synchronise changes across the others. With such a powerful output, the head needs active cooling, managed by a fan with three modes. Smart mode auto switches between high and low speed by monitoring the ambient temperature; Constant mode maintains consistent performance regardless of colour temperature or brightness; while Silent mode – limited to 40% of maximum brightness – uses low fan speed that’s virtually silent. The fan noise on the other modes isn’t too
KENRO’S COMPACT COB While Neewer’s CB300C goes for the big boys with its full-colour range and large power, Kenro’s Smart Lite definitely goes the other way, being a compact bicolour unit. However, it still offers much of the advantages of the COB technology. That’s a lot of power from a small chipset, and at a low cost of just £200. There’s no US price available just yet. In the case of the Kenro Smart Lite KSLC101, it’s a 60W LED with advanced features in a palm-sized package. The relatively powerful illumination, efficiency, durability, versatility and small form factor mean it can be squeezed into places other lights cannot. You can use it close-up as a key light – like we did in our bike boots shoot, where it plays well with other, more powerful lights. The CCT colour temperature range of 2700-7500K might not be quite as wide at the Neewer, but it’s the most useful range so you can match other lights or set a warm
bad, but Silent mode is great when recording dialogue. The Neewer’s aluminium alloy body is rugged and helps with heat dissipation. On the bottom of the light is an umbrella holder, giving a real old-school look when you don’t want to cart a softbox with you. The whole lot comes in a decent, fitted carry case too. The Neewer might not have all the bells and whistles of the top-end COB lights or super-sexy design, but it does not command a huge price tag considering it’s a full-colour, difference to creative lighting, it’s easy to find suitable modifiers and many will appreciate the simplicity of the controls. For something that’s not a huge investment, it can make a massive difference to your creativity. 300W light. The colour output is accurate and can make a big
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: RGBWW COB LED light Max power: 300W CRI/TLCI: 97+/97+ Max illumination: 13,700 lux at 1m/3.3ft, 5600K without reflector; 29,600 lux, 5600K with standard reflector; 65,300 lux, 5600K with optional high- reflective reflector Brightness range: 0-100% Colour temperature: AC 100-240v, 50/60Hz Operating temperature: -10° to 40° Dimensions: 38.5x21x20cm/15.2x8.3x7.9in Weight: 3.14kg/6.9lb (with reflector) 2500-7500K Power input:
“The colour output is accurate and can make a big difference to creative lighting”
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